In the build-up to its official unveiling Porsche has released new images of
the Macan compact SUV

New pictures of the Porsche Macan have been released, as the build-up to the car's official unveiling at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show next month gains momentum.

Porsche has created a new microsite to promote the Macan that features teaser images and sketches of the car. Although it shares many design cues with the larger Cayenne, the Macan appears to have a sportier look, with a sharply sloping bonnet and a tapered rear end with narrow tail lights.

No technical details have been released, but the Macan is likely to be available with four- and six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. Underneath, it will be based on a platform that will also be used for the next Audi Q5